ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000215

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Assistant Attorney General position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Complex Litigation unit in Tallahassee, Florida. The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Requirements

• Admission to the Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings.
• The required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a state or territory of the United States.
• Membership in good standing in another state Bar can substitute for the required admission to the Florida Bar provided that, pursuant to Rule 11-1.10 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, the attorney applies for and obtains admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.
• Degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in all federal and state trial and appellate courts, as requested and as provided by law.
• Handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, motion practice, pre-trial proceedings, jury and non-jury trials, and post-trial and appellate practice.
• Exercise a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, evidence and substantive law.
• Research and work independently and involves travel in and out of state.
• The assistant attorney general is responsible for the more sensitive and complex cases, including class action lawsuits, which deal with the Governor and Cabinet, legislators, agency heads, prosecutors, public defenders and judges.
• These cases frequently have statewide impact and influence the policy direction of state government.
• These cases frequently require rapid responses and preliminary hearings on matters of great public importance.
• The assistant attorney general is responsible for cases involving constitutional law, civil rights, elections, environmental law, etc.
• Research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents.
• Attend trials, hearings and appellate oral arguments in court and appear before agency boards and legislative committees.
• Perform investigations and all aspects of discovery.
• Perform routine administrative matters, including supervising attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and interns; attending staff meetings; preparing time records and case status reports; filing documents, etc.
• Assist and advise entry-level attorneys in trial, pleading, practice, procedure, performances, and recommend hiring, retention and promotion.
• Respond to inquiries from the public.
• Maintain current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attending continuing legal education and other professional seminars.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior